Sr Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and Cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Location:

San Diego, CA (Onsite). We are unable to accommodate a full-time remote arrangement. The role supports the F-35 Program within the Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization.

• Develop supply chain strategy and lead activities for GSC in all phases of the Northrop Grumman Business Acquisition Process (BAP), working with program and other cross-functional team members from requirements establishment through final material deliveries.
• Manage the GSC scope for multifaceted program(s), proposal through close‑out; coordinate interdepartmental activity, facilitate internal/external team communication, coordinate with Suppliers, and integrate efforts across all GSC functions.
• Participate in make/buy process, long‑term capacity and resource planning; product phase‑in/phase‑out, manufacturing ramp‑up, end‑of‑life management and product‑line management. Analyze and aggregate supply / demand requirements.
• Lead supply chain execution and is accountable for horizontal and vertical integration, resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity and issue management, supplier performance, and issue resolution.
• Participate in long‑term capacity and resource planning to ensure proper scheduling of new product line phase‑ins as well as existing product line phase‑outs. Create/release requisitions. Receive/review requirements for non‑standard parts. Analyze lead times and identify critical‑path procurements.
• Demonstrate problem‑solving skills in supply chain, business management, logistics, engineering, or program management.
• Regularly brief the GSC Program Management team and program leadership on GSC activity status and issues affecting program performance: cost, risks and opportunities, and schedule.
• Involved in special projects and continuous improvement activities.
• Mentor other team members on procedural best practices with an eye for maximum cost/schedule/performance efficiencies.

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 8 years of experience, or Master’s Degree with at least 6 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Program/Project Management, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field. We will consider 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in project management.
• Direct experience working in Supply Chain / Logistics.
• Experience with SAP or similar Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system(s).
• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Master’s Degree.
• APICS/ASCM Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification or similar.
• Experience in working with or in the areas of supplier financial reporting/forecasting, contracting/subcontracting, or…